Dental instrument and product company Hu-Friedy has released the results of an independent scientific study evaluating the sharpness and edge retention of two scaler brands.
Here are five key notes:
1. Results show that Hu-Friedy EverEdge Technology is 30 percent sharper when brand new and retains this advantage after simulated use when compared to the leading "sharpen free" scaler brand, according to a release.
2. Research was conducted by the Cutlery & Allied Trades Research Association, to measure the sharpness of Hu-Friedy EverEdge scalers compared to American Eagle XP scalers, and to scientifically assess the relative effectiveness of high quality stainless steel compared to coated scalers.
3. During the research, the blade of each instrument was tested by repeatedly pushing it into a silicone test strip, impregnated with abrasive particles to simulate wear.
4. The amount of force required to push the blade into the test strip was measured to assess initial sharpness. Then, the blades of each instrument also were subjected to multiple strokes on the same test strip to simulate wear, and the blades were retested to assess edge durability.
5. The results concluded that EverEdge scalers require less force to make their initial cut and, therefore, are sharper out of the box than the competitor. After 500 strokes through the test media, the EverEdge scaler maintained superior sharpness, according to a statement.
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